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Method and device for generating multi-functional feedback

a multi-functional feedback and feedback technology, applied in the field of electronic devices, can solve the problems of not being able to generate feedback for various stimulus signals with a single integrated component, not having exactly the same (resonance) characteristics, and difficult to manufacture devices with exactly the same characteristics, etc., to achieve the effect of easy adjustment of feedback, low power consumption, and easy reduction of power consumption

Active Publication Date: 2008-01-29
GULA CONSULTING LLC
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The present invention is a method and electronic device for generating user-detectable multi-functional feedback with a single component in response to a stimulus signal. The device comprises a housing with a transparent lens, and a resonating vibrating element attached to the housing or electronic circuitry. The resonating vibrating element produces feedback to the user through the lens in response to the stimulus signal. The feedback can include a haptic feedback, a vibratory alert, an audio signal, or a buzzer signal. The device uses a single component to generate feedback, reducing power consumption and making it more durable. The invention also eliminates the need for conventional touch-sensitive displays, saving space and reducing manufacturing differences. Overall, the invention provides a simple and cost-effective solution for generating multi-functional feedback.

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There are, however, several problems when a touch-sensitive display is used as a primary information input device.
The main problem is that there is no solution for electronic devices for generating feedback for various stimulus signals with a single integrated component, and which provides a cost-effective solution coupled with minimal power consumption.
It is also difficult to manufacture devices with exactly the same (resonance) characteristics because of the mechanical tuning feature.
The solution is not applicable for generating feedback for various stimulus signals with a single integrated component.
However, the solution presented in this reference publication is not applicable for generating feedback for various stimulus signals with a single integrated component.
These displays, however, have weaknesses.
The display is vulnerable to external impacts.

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[0029]Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0030]FIG. 1 is an electrical block diagram of an electronic hand-held device, e.g. a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or a mobile phone. FIG. 1 does not comprise all of the elements required in the electronic hand-held device but only the relevant elements in accordance with the present invention. The electronic hand-held device comprises a central processing unit CPU for controlling the electronic hand-held device. A memory MEM is associated with the CPU to store relevant software applications and other relevant information. The electronic hand-held device comprises at least a partially transparent lens TP which covers at least the display; the term touch panel may also be used when referring to the lens. The actual display DSP is located under the transparent lens TP area.

[0031]The lens TP is also used as a primary input device. User a...

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A method, a dynamic user interface and an electronic device for generating user-detectable multi-functional feedback using a single component in response to a stimulus signal. One or more resonating vibrating elements, such for example as a piezo-bender, are attached to a selected component of the electronic device. Because sensory feedback in the form of a haptic feedback signal, a buzzer signal, a vibratory alert signal and an audio signal are all generatable using such a piezo-element attached for example to a lens or housing of the device, a significant decrease in the space needed and in the required power consumption as compared to prior art devices, in which different feedback signals are generated using separate components, is realized.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This is a continuation of International Application No. PCT / FI02 / 00889, filed Nov. 11, 2002 (now abandoned).BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to electronic devices. In particular, the present invention relates to a novel and improved method, a dynamic user interface and an electronic device for generating user detectable multi-functional feedback.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]In information technology, the user interface (UI) is everything designed into an information device with which a human being may interact, including display screen, keyboard, mouse, light pen, the appearance of a desktop, illuminated characters, help messages, and how an application program or a Web site invites interaction and responds to it. In early computers there was very little user interface except for a few buttons at an operator's console. The user interface was largely in the form of...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G09G5/00G06F17/00G06F3/01G06F3/041B06B1/06G06F1/16G06F3/00G06F3/033
CPCG06F1/1626G06F1/1684G06F3/016G06F3/041G06F2200/1637G06F2203/014
Inventor MOILANEN, HANNUKAMPMAN, VILLEVAANANEN, JOHANNES
Owner GULA CONSULTING LLC
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